The best NFL players released in the last 30 years

The best NFL players released in the last 30 years

Last week, the Cowboys unceremoniously released receiver Dez Bryant. In honor of Dallas parting ways with their three-time Pro Bowl receiver, let’s take a look back at the 12 best players NFL teams have released in the last 30 years.

12. LeGarrette Blount

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Blount lasted 11 games with the Steelers in 2014 before the team released him. The bruising running back promptly signed with the Patriots, his former team, and helped them win Super Bowl XLIX.

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